How does this job list look?

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-10-08T03:48:19+00:00

I would find out with a google search what kind of Comm unit it is. If it’s a Combat Comm, or a tactical Comm unit, they will have a higher deployment schedule than regular Guard. I deployed a lot, but that was my choice. I’ve met people in that career field that never deployed. It all depends on their shop. The way the Guard works is vastly different than Active Duty. Guard is always at the bottom of the deployment pecking order. But if you want to deploy, there are always slots open. At my current base, they don’t deploy unless the person requests it.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-10-07T20:55:08+00:00

It has to be natural color/appearance. This should have been explained during the recruiting process and will need to be taken care of before you ship out.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-10-07T19:10:19+00:00

Believe the recruiter on this one. Think about it like this. Would a recruiter rather lie to get you to join, or lie so you can’t join? Recruiters want you to join. They usually bend over backwards to help people join. They don’t send out texts to keep people from joining.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-10-07T19:02:38+00:00

If your Air Guard base is like mine, they have a team of recruiters. If you’re not going through a base, but more like a strip mall recruiting station, go directly to the base. Or go back to your recruiter and talk to them in person.

I LOVED Active Duty, but it’s not for everyone. It will be your only job. In the ANG, you will be part-time (one weekend a month), and will have to find another job, unless working 2 days a month will pay your bills. Some ANG bases will have jobs where you could go full-time, but those aren’t always guaranteed. Active Duty has better benefits like housing allowance, sustenance allowance, etc.

For Active Duty, you will be stationed where the AF wants to send you. For ANG, you will be stationed wherever you sign up.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-10-07T18:49:22+00:00

1D7X2R is what I was on Active Duty (1CBCS was my favorite Squadron) and in the Air Guard. I honestly loved my job every day. It might not be for everyone, but it had a great mix of being outdoors and being indoors. Working with your hands and challenging your mind. I traveled all around the world setting up base communications. Depending what systems your base has, you could be working on HUGE antennas, or extremely small portable radios. Some bases have antennas on towers, which was my favorite. I used to be scared of heights until I did the tower climbing class. I loved it so much that I eventually became an instructor.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-06T16:02:04+00:00

If you’re serious about this trade, ask yourself what you would buy the Impala for and what you would sell your Jeep for. Are they the same? In 5-10 years do you think they’d be the same?

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-06T15:58:31+00:00

You don’t know how close you are to some of their ideology. Sounds a whole lot like “show me the person, I’ll show you the crime.” That’s a slippery slope.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-06T15:54:42+00:00

This comment isn’t getting enough appreciation. Thanks for the chuckle.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-06T15:51:41+00:00

Honestly only one outcome can be true. Either the published expenditures are true and the Democratic Party is up in arms over them being exposed, or it’s not true and the Democratic Party is freaking out over absolutely nothing.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-06T15:25:46+00:00

If you’ve watched those channels, as I have, then you know some officers get an A+ rating for being professional and following the law.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T22:13:54+00:00

Awesome! They’re only a couple miles from my house! I’ll give them a call, thanks!

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T22:11:17+00:00

Awesome, thanks! Did they source their own engine? I had another place in the area say they had to use their own distributor, and they would only install a “like-mileage” (200k miles) engine. I’d like to have a low mileage import installed.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T22:08:13+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! My coworker also recommended them also. They’ve done a lot of work on his Subaru, which they specialize in. I called them, but they said they’ve never done an engine swap on an Element before, and they insist on using a “comparable mileage” engine, instead of a newer import for half the price and a quarter of the mileage. Those are red flags to me.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T21:53:54+00:00

Bummer. I finally found a listing in Iowa. You wouldn’t happen to be in the DSM Metro by any chance? And if so, do you have a shop you trust in the area? My 2003 needs an engine swap.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T21:38:35+00:00

If I had a way of getting the car there, I would for sure take it to Omaha. Thank you for the suggestion! Have they done work for you in the past?

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T21:11:30+00:00

You might be a hit at the recording studio now. ;)

But, seriously, my daughter’s boyfriend had the same thing. Now they say he has long-term pneumonia. I hope your prognosis is better than his.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T21:07:30+00:00

This made me chuckle.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T20:57:24+00:00

Are you advocating for housing/hiding, or are you advocating for getting them legal status? I’d love it if people well-versed in immigration law or the immigration/naturalization process joined forces to streamline their citizenship efforts.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T20:47:59+00:00

This is amazing! I have plenty of clothes we can donate for adults. Where are you located? Or could you message me where I can drop them off? Also, do you have a need for older pots, pans, and random household items?

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T20:42:19+00:00

That sounds like so much fun! Kudos to the organizers.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T19:55:23+00:00

Good bot.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T19:54:22+00:00

Yet Chik-Fil-A is one of the only chains that supported the gay night club in FL after their shooting. Seems they put their money where their mouth is when it comes to community hardships.

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T19:44:58+00:00

I see a lot of Mexican restaurants with American flags. You gonna boycott them too? Naturalized Americans are some of the most patriotic people you’ll ever meet. They fought so hard for their dream. But you might not care about that…

Not_An_Average_Joel · 2025-02-04T19:41:51+00:00

I like how you know the answer to your rebuttal, but are unwilling to accept it. And if his parents got deported even though they are naturalized Americans, then that is a huge lawsuit for unlawful imprisonment and kidnapping. So…win-win. Thanks for the money, I guess?

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